Mysore/Mysuru: In a move aimed at checking indiscreet use of ground water, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rohini Sindhuri said that it is mandatory for industries, commercial establishments, mining units, infrastructure development sector and such others, to get a ‘No Objection Certificate (NOC)’ from Ground Water Directorate and Karnataka Ground Water Authority, for using ground water and…
Borewell spews contaminated water reeking of petrol
February 24, 2020Mysuru/Mysore: Occupants of a housing complex in Siddalingapura are facing a unique and potentially dangerous problem. Water from a borewell here can not be used for drinking or other purposes as it smells like petrol. It’s yellowish in colour and has an unpleasant taste. The problem is so acute that the residents have stopped using…
Role of borewells in the water crisis of Karnataka and possible remedies
July 2, 2019An international workshop on water management was held at JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research in Mysuru recently. Here we publish an article by V. Mahesha, retired Hydro Geologist, Mysuru, to share some of his thoughts and solutions to the existing water crisis throughout the State. Now read on. — Ed By V. Mahesha,…
All borewells need to be registered soon
January 21, 2019Mysuru: A public awareness workshop on conservation, maintenance and quality control of Groundwater was organised jointly by Ground Water Directorate (GWD) and District Ground Water Office (DGWO) at Abdul Nazeer Sab State Institute of Rural Development (ANSSIRD) here this morning. About 100 officers of various Departments and members of various organisations participated in the workshop….
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